Chapter 6 Shen Nanzi Does Not Apologize

Chapter 6 Shen Nanzi Does Not Apologize

"You're paying so much attention to me, but you haven't even entered Prince Jing's residence yet. Thinking about it this way, how much do you want to be my sister!"

"What? You still can't forget Xie Yan?" Shen Nanzi said with disdain.

Lin Ruyi's face turned pale. When she looked up, she saw someone coming from behind Shen Nanzi. The person who came was still able to control her.

He lowered his voice and mocked, "What's there to be proud of? Xie Yan would rather go to a brothel than touch you."

"Have you ever seen a man who spends all his time in brothels and never comes home? He should at least give his wife some face."

"You may seem glamorous, but deep down you're a completely different person, living a life worse than death! Stop pretending, as if nobody knows."

Shen Nanzi's face turned pale. She had been suppressing these things for years, keeping them well hidden.

In the past year, it seems to have spread to every corner of the city.

The fig leaf she had painstakingly built up seemed to have been torn off, causing her excruciating pain.

Looking at Lin Ruyi, who was mocking her, she struck at the heart of the matter, like a vicious supporting character, her eyes gleaming with venom.

"That's better than you. At least I married a young man, while you married an old man!"

Lin Ruyi's face was ashen, even more so than Shen Nanzi's, and she knelt down before Consort Wei behind her.

Shen Nanzi turned around and looked at the people behind her, thinking to herself that she was in trouble and had fallen for this bitch's trick.

The person leading the group was Consort Wei, with the Second Princess Sister-in-law Xue Qingning standing beside her, along with several other noble ladies of the royal family.

Shen Nanzi had no choice but to first bow to Consort Wei, saying, "Nanzi greets Your Highness, Consort Wei."

"Your Highness, please do justice for me!" Lin Ruyi's eyes were red, tears streaming down her face, and she trembled with anger.

Consort Wei and her entourage heard Shen Nanzi's words clearly.

In addition, Shen Nanzi's behavior has become increasingly eccentric and unruly in recent years, and every time she is heard of it, she serves as a negative example for women.

Now that she's seen her today, Consort Wei can give her a little warning and tell her to behave herself.

Seeing Lin Shi weeping on the ground, he said, "What happened back then was your fault. You caused Lin Shi's reputation to be damaged, and she had no choice but to marry a husband who was much older than her. Now you are still mocking her, which is like stabbing someone in the sore spot with a sharp knife."

“Princess Jing, I do not wish to concern myself with the grudges between you. However, since the late Empress passed away, the Emperor has appointed me to take charge of the inner palace.”

"Since I have witnessed this today and heard it with my own ears, I will now, right here at the Prince's residence, judge the truth of the matter."

It was the same old story again. Shen Nanzi said as always, "What happened back then was her own fault, and she deserved what she got. It was not my fault."

“Princess Consort Jing, the matter of that year has been settled, and there’s no point in you saying anything more. But I heard about what happened today with my own ears.”

"Today is the auspicious day of Prince Rong'an. It is not advisable to make a big fuss about this. I hereby order you to apologize to the Lin family."

Then, he said to Lin Ruyi, "Lin, you should also try to settle this peacefully and act like a proper wife."

Lin Ruyi was somewhat dissatisfied with the punishment.

However, their argument was just a verbal dispute and nothing serious. It was a pleasant surprise to see Shen Nanzi suffer a setback.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Shen Nanzi said, "She provoked me first. I will not apologize. If anyone should apologize, it should be her to apologize to me."

All the noble ladies present stared at Shen Nanzi in astonishment; she was truly unscrupulous.

With the Empress gone, although Consort Wei has not yet been officially appointed Empress, everyone knows that Consort Wei is fulfilling the duties of Empress. This punishment is tantamount to the Empress's golden words.

Besides, the punishment wasn't severe; an apology would suffice.

The rumors were indeed true; Shen Nanzi had gone mad, which was why she dared to disobey Consort Wei's orders.

Shen Nanzi's defiance indeed angered Consort Wei.

Just as the scene froze, a slightly angry voice rang out at the opportune moment.

"Apologize now! Are you trying to make a scene so disrespectful that everyone will know?"

Shen Nanzi looked up and saw Xie Yan and Xue Yubai walking towards her one after the other on the way she came.

Xie Yan first bowed to Consort Wei and said, "It was my fault for not disciplining her properly. Please forgive me."

Then he looked at Shen Nanzi, and saw that she was still stubborn and sullen, refusing to back down, and his brows were furrowed.

Suppressing his anger, he said, "This is not the Prince Jing's residence. One must behave with propriety when out in public and not act recklessly. You represent the Prince Jing's residence when you go out. Your commotion has alarmed the Imperial Concubine. Aren't you going to apologize?"

Shen Nanzi stubbornly remained silent. "Have you ever given me even a shred of face?"

Seeing her like this, Xie Yan's eyes showed even more disgust. "You're not a three-year-old child. Do you need me to teach you personally?"

Shen Nanzi was quite angry, raising an eyebrow at Xie Yan, her eyes filled with stubbornness:

"I have already stated that Lin Ruyi provoked me first, and I was merely forced to retaliate. Does that mean I can't even talk back when she insults me?!"

"How did she provoke you? Tell me." Xie Yan was also annoyed. He was worried that she might do something rash again, so he and Xue Yubai chased after her.

As expected, although it wasn't what we originally guessed, it was still no small matter.

How could Shen Nanzi repeat those words in front of so many people? Thinking that Xie Yan wouldn't help her, she immediately knelt down.

Her kneeling surprised everyone. Given her status, she was not required to perform such a grand ceremony as kneeling before Consort Wei.

Shen Nanzi said, "Nanzi is not convinced, therefore she will not apologize. Please punish me, Your Highness."

Her meaning was clear: she was open to being hit or scolded, but she would never bow down and apologize to Lin Ruyi.

"She's really stubborn. I've never seen such an unruly woman," Consort Wei said, clearly hoping to downplay the matter.

But she happened to encounter a stubborn person who wouldn't listen to reason. Firstly, she had a special status, and secondly, she was living in someone else's house. She was truly caught in a dilemma.

Just as everyone was silent, thinking about how to perfectly resolve this farce, a person walked out of the woods.

He wore a dark blue silk robe with a plain brocade pattern, and was very elegant. His face was like a jade crown, and his expression carried a hint of helplessness.

As soon as he appeared, Consort Wei's anger completely vanished, replaced by tenderness. "Yu'er, what brings you here?"

Xie Yu said, "Your subject has met with Mother Consort, Second Imperial Sister-in-law, Third Imperial Brother, and Third Imperial Sister-in-law."

He greeted everyone with gentleness and good temper, instantly dissolving the previously tense atmosphere.

Shen Nanzi's eyes lit up when she saw him.

The two exchanged a knowing glance, then quickly looked away without making a sound.

Xie Yu then explained to everyone, "There is an orchid growing in this forest, which is the variety that Mother Consort likes."

Then, looking at Consort Wei, he said, "Your subject was thinking about how to ask your uncle for it and go back to please you. That's why I'm here."

Consort Wei smiled, her eyes full of affection, "My son is so thoughtful."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruyi's expression changed instantly, as if she was afraid he had overheard the whole thing.

"Then, I heard some of their conversation..." Xie Yu pointed to Shen Nanzi and the kneeling Lin Ruyi.

The atmosphere changed immediately after these words were spoken.

Xie Yan looked at Shen Nanzi, hoping it wasn't her fault; otherwise, given her stubborn and unyielding nature, he would have to clean up the mess.

Consort Wei also said, "Having witnesses is the best thing. Tell me quickly what happened?"